4.1.2 The Pancreas Flashcards

1
Q

Is the Pancreas an Exocrine or an Endocrine organ?

A

Both

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2
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What is the Endocrine Function of the Pancreas?

A

Secrete Insulin and Glucagon to control blood Glucose

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3
Q

Which part of the Pancreas is associated with the Endocrine?

A

The Islets of Langerhans

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4
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What is the Exocrine function of the Pancreas?

A

The secretion of Powerful Digestive Enzymes into the Duodenum to aid with the digestion of chyme

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5
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Which parts of the Pancreas are associated with the Exocrine Function?

A
  1. The Pancreatic Acini
  2. The Intercalated Ducts
  3. The Interlobular Ducts
  4. The Intralobular Duct
  5. The Pancreatic Duct
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6
Q

What are the 4 areas of the Pancreas?

A
  1. The Head of the Pancreas
  2. The Neck of the Pancreas
  3. The Body of the Pancreas
  4. The Tail of the Pancreas
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7
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How is the Pancreas related to the Duodenum?

A

The Head of the Pancreas is surrounded by the C-Shaped Curve of the Duodenum

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8
Q

How is the Pancreas Peritonised?

A

It is Retroperitoneal

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9
Q

Which Vein is formed Posterior to the Neck of the Pancreas?

A

The Hepatic Portal Vein

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10
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Into which part of the Duodenum does the Pancraetic Duct open?

A

The Descending Part of the Duodenum, through the Major Duodenal Papilla

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11
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If there is a Blockage to the Major Duodenal Papilla / Distal Main Pancreatic Duct, what happens to the Digestive Enzymes?

A

The Enter the Duodenum through the Accessory Pancreatic Duct

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